Carnival in Cadiz is not as popular as carnival in New Orleans. Spaniards in Cadiz, Spain celebrate with papier mache figures and satirical songs copied from Venice's celebration. Carnival was cancelled during the Spanish Civil War, but it has always been in Cadiz with several celebrations starting a week before Mardi Gras and ending a week after Mardi Gras. The main celebrations start the Saturday before Mardi Gras and end on Mardi Gras Day. In Cadiz the carnival procedures include a spirited procession, contests to choose the best singers and comedians, fancy dress balls, the selection of the queen of the festivities and fireworks. The main attraction is the procession which is held the Sunday before Ash Wednesday. Children around the country are allowed to wear costumes and fancy dresses to schools.
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Carnival in Cadiz, Spain
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| Madri Gras being celerbrated in New Orleans, Louisiana |
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